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Serena Williams Says She Never Stays Away From Her Kids for More Than 24 Hours

The pledge underscores her post-tennis focus on hands-on parenting.

Overview

  • Speaking on the IMO podcast hosted by Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, Williams said she is never away from her children for more than a day.
  • She added that she did not spend a full 24 hours apart from her older daughter, Olympia, until Olympia turned six.
  • Williams said she structures her life around her children and aims to show up for them every day.
  • She has long said she will not push Olympia into pro tennis, while still sharing the sport casually, including Adira’s first lesson that she posted on Instagram in November.
  • Williams, who retired from tennis in 2022, said she wants her daughters to build confidence and believe there are no limits.